Northern Compass

Support for Northerners

Right now the Northern Compass team is working with students and youth from across the territories (Nunavut, NWT, and Yukon) to get the resources, guidance, and support they need to be successful in their next transitions.

Anyone from the three territories can access any of our services.

Sign up now!

Use the button below to access Northern Compass support. We will reach out to everyone who signs up to set up next steps.

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How Northern Compass can help you

  • Offer you individual support to make decisions about school, career, or next steps,
  • Help you understand academic requirements that match your goals,
  • Cover the costs of school application fees,
  • Connect you to resources like textbooks, supplies, and tech,
  • Host fun events and activities throughout the school year that are free to join,
  • Find you tutors and academic support,
  • Connect you with scholarships and bursaries,
  • Help you navigate your funding,
  • Invite you to a network of other northerners in your shoes – be part of our community supporting northern success!

School supplies

Having the right school supplies can help you succeed. Request a pack of school supplies and you will receive a notebook, pencil case, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. If you need something specific, please let us know.  

Request Supplies

Peer Mentorship

Sign up to be part of our Peer Mentor program! This is for upper year students who would like to support others, and lower year students who would like to be paired with a mentor. Open to any students from Nunavut, the NWT and Yukon!

Peer Mentor Signup

Tutoring

Anyone from Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon can access virtual tutors through Northern Compass. A tutor can help with school work, assignments, getting ready for tests, better understanding of learning materials, essay writing – and anything else that can help you succeed!

More Info

Socials and Events

We run virtual and in-person events and activities for Northern students – no matter where you are studying. If you are signed up with Northern Compass, check your inbox, we send out regular emails with upcoming events and activities. All are free to join.

Upcoming events

Resources for students

Contact Northern Compass

Email: NorthernCompass@nya.ca
Call tollfree: 1-866-212-2307
Message us on Facebook @NorthernCompassTeam
Follow us on Instagram @NorthernCompassTeam

News

February 2020 – Northern Compass – a 2019 Arctic Inspiration Prize Laureate